Hair steamer



Nov. 17, 1931. E. B. CLEMENGER HAIR STEAMER Filed May l5, 1931 maak,

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NVK-ENTER r .C2 772872 AT T DEN EYE Patented Nov. 17, 1931 EARL 2B. CLEMENGER, OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA HAIR STEAMER Application led May 13, 1931.

This invention relates to beauty appliances, and more especially-to a device for steaming the hair.

An object of the invention is the provision g of a simple and inexpensive apparatus adapted either for beauty parlor use or for ,use-

in the home,and whereby a person may eas* ily apply steam to her hair. Y

Another object is to provide in an apparatus of the general character described, means for entrapping any condensedl steam or other liquid being conducted through the conduit which leads to the outlet nozzle of the device, thereby insuring that only substantially dry steam will be applied to the hair.

A further object is to provide an apparatus of the general character. described, whereby various medicated vapors may be applied either to the hair or other portions ofthe body. I

The invention possesses other objects and advantageous features, some of which, with those enumerated, will be set forth in the following description of the inventions particular embodiments which are illustrated in the drawings accompanying and forming a part of the specification. `Referring to the drawings: tic Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the manner in which the hair steaming'device of the present invention is used.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal medial sectional view taken through the nozzle end of the device.

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view takenV upon the line 3-3 of Fig. 2, with a direction of view as indicated. v

F ig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the nozzle of a slightly modified form of hair steaming device. A portion of the handle and associated conduit is broken away to reduce the length of theligure.

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view taken upon the line 5-5 of Fig. 4, with the direction of view as indicated. Y Y

`It has been found that the application of steam to the hair is beneficial in renewing the wave or curl of the hair which is produced in a so-called permanent wave. 4, Live Serial No. 537,019.

steam also tends to increase the glossy appearance of the hair, and to rejuvenate the scalp, inasmuch as the heat which is applied to the scalp when the hair is steamed increases the circulation of blood, with the result that the growth of the hair is stimulated. F or these and other reasons a device Vwhereby steam may be applied to the hair is desirable, and the present invention contemplates the provision of such a device which is adapted for use either in- Ybeauty parlors or in the home.

This device comprises a closed receptacle or boiler 6 having a tight fitting cap 7 which may be removed to permit water or any other desired liquid to be poured into the receptacle G. Hence, lwhen heat is applied to the partially filled receptacle 6, theliquid will be boiled and thus vaporized. The receptacle 6 is of such design that it is adapted to be received upon any 'suitable heat source, such as a conventional electric stove 8, this particular heat source being illustrated inasmuch as it is best suited for boudoir use. Moreover, the receptacle 6 is preferably provided with a bail 9 and handle 11, whereby transportation of the device when either hot or cold, is facilitated. I l A` flexible conduit 12, preferably a suitable length of rubber tubing, is connected to the cap 7 in such a manner that it communicates with the interior of the boiler 6 when the cap 7 is in position thereupon. The other end of the conduit 12 is connected'to and communicates with a rigid tube 13, Aupon which is mounted a handle 14 of heat insulative material, such as wood, fiber, or the like, thereby permitting the handle 14 to be grasped in the hand without danger of an operator being burned by heat transmitted from the tube 13. f l

The Atube 13 has mounted upon its end a hollow cap 16, providing a chamber 17 into which the inlet tube 13 is adapted to deliver steam from the boiler G. Another tube 18 is affixed to the wall of the cap 16 at-a point diametrically opposite that to which the inlet tube 13 enters the chamber' 17. The tube 18 serves Vas anozzle, and terminates preferably adjacent. the wall of the cap 16 opposite the point at which the tube 18 enters the cap, with the remainder of the tube 18 extending into the chamber 17 and past the inner end or" the inlet tube 13 which also extends to a position adjacent the opposite side or' the cap 16 from that to which it enters the cap. In other words, the tubes 13 and 18 extend past each other within the chamber 17, disposing their inner ends adj acent opposite sides of the chamber 17, thus requiring that steam, in passing from the tube 13 to the tube 18, traverse a tortuous path, and inasmuch as the cross sectional area of the chamber 17 is considerably in excess of that of either of the tubes 13 or 18, the velocity of the steam in passing from one tube to the other through the chamber 17 will be materially reduced, causing the steam to release any drops or 'particles of condensed moisture which otherwise would be carried through the tube 18, which serves as an outlet nozzle, by the velocity of' the steam.

A tubular extension 21 of the cap 16 denes the lower end thereof, and this extension is provided with threads 22 whereby a receptacle 23 may be attached removably thereto. A pair ot spaced bafde plates 26 and 27 extend across the extension 21, and are provided with otilset holes 28 and 29, respectively, establishing communication between the chamber 17 and the interior of the receptacle 23 by way of the relatively small chamber 31 inside the extension 21 and between the two baille plates and 27. Communication is also established by m ians of a tube 32 which extends through both plates 26 and 27 and beyond the lower plate, as clearly shown upon F ig. 2.

rEhe device is operated by placing a suiiicient quantity of liquid, which may be water r any medicinal solution, it desired, within the boiler (5, and placing the boiler upon any source of heat, such as the electric stove 8. As soon as the liquid within the boiler G reaches the boiling point, vapors will be driven off therefrom, increasing the pressure within the boiler G, and thus causing trie vapors to be i'orced through the conduit 12 to the tube 13 and thence into the chamber 17, lilling the chamber 17 and forcing the vapor out the nozzle 18. Accordingly, by grasping the handle 14 by one hand 36, the device may easily be manipulated so as to direct the jet 37 onto the hair 38. rEhe presence of the receptacle 23 and means associated therewith for draining any liquid from the chamber 17, prevent the danger of the operators being burned by use of the device, inasmuch as any liquid which is present in the tube 13 will be delivered to the chamber 17, and on account of the reduced velocity of the steam in flowing toward the tube 18, the liquid will be dropped to the upper surface of the plate 26 and dow through the tube 32 to the receptacle 23. The holes 28 and 29 'permit air or vapor entrapped within the receptacle 23 to flow back into the chamber 17 as liquid flows into the receptacle 23 through the tube 32, thereby insuring that the pressure within the chamber' 17 and receptacle 23 will be maintained constant. The misalinement ot' the hol-es 28 and 2S) and the extended lower end of the tube 32 which reaches into the receptacle 23 below the lower plate prevent the possibility of any liquid entrapped within the receptacle irom bcing splashed baci; into the chamber 17 during normal use of the device.

A slightly modilied form oi' the ydelivery end of the device is illustrated upon Figs. 4 and 5. Here the chamber 41, within which liquid is separated from the steam, is deincd by a head 42 which is atlixed directly to the handle 43 within which the inlet tune 44 is disposed. The outlet tube or nozzle 46 extends into the chamber 41 from the opposite side olf the head 42 and above the inner end oi' the inlet tube 44, these two tubes passing each other, as clearly illustrated upon Fig. 4, so as to require the steam to traverse a tortuous path in traveling through the chamber A horizontal partition 47 separates a water trap 48 at the lower end of the head 42, from the steam chamber 41, and a tube 49 establishes communication between the chamber 41 and the water trap 48. This tube 49 extends through not only the partition 47, but through a second partition 51 spaced slightly therebelow by means of an end wall 52. Misalined holes 53 and 54 in the partitions 47 and 5l, respectively, permit low of air or steam baci; into the chamber 41 from the water trap 48 as liquid tlows in the other direction through the tube 49. The bottom 56 of the water trap 48 slopes downwards and away from the tube 49, so that any moisture that collects within the water trap 48 will be at the farthest possible position 'trom the tube 49 and the hole 54, thus reducing to a minimum the tendency for such collected moisture to le splashed back into the chamber 41. A removable plug 57 in the lowermost portion of the bottom permits draining any collected moisture trom the water trap 48.

Itis to be understood that the details of the invention as herein disclosed, are subject to alteration within the spirit or scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a closed receptacle adapted to receive liquid to be vaporized, a tlexible conduit leading therefrom, a nozzle connected to said conduit, and means adjacent said nozzle for entrapping liquid passing through said conduit.

2. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a closed receptacle adapted to receive liquid to be vaporized, a flexible conduit leading therefrom, a nozzleconnected to said conduit, a handle of heat insulative material on said conduit adjacent said nozzle, and means adjacent said nozzle for entrapping liquid passing through said conduit.

3. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a conduit, a nozzle connected thereto,

a water trap interposed between said nozzle and said conduit, and means for supplyingV steam to said conduit.

4. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a closed chamber, a nozzle and an inlet tube extending thrcugh a wall of said chamber, both said nozzle and said tube communieating with the interior of said chamber, the bottom of said chamber having an aperture therethrough for the escape of liquid entrapped within said chamber, and means for supplying steam to said tube.

5. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a closed chamber, a nozzle and an inlet tube extending through a wall of said charnber, both said nozzle and said tube communieating with the interior of said chamber, an extension deiining the lower end of said chamber, spaced baffle plates extending across said extension, a tube extending through both plates and beyond the lower plate, a closed receptacle secured to said extension, and

means for supplying steam to said inlet tube.

6. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a closed chamber, a nozzle and an inlet tube extending through a wall of said Chamber, both said nozzle and said tube communi-- eating with the interior of said Chamber, said nozzle and said tube extending past each other within said Chamber to dispose their e5 inner ends at opposite sides of the chamber,

the bottom of said chamber having an aperture therethrough for the escape of liquid entrapped within said chamber, and means for supplying steam to said tube.

49 7. A device for steaming the hair, comprising a closed chamber, a nozzle and an inlet tube extending through a wall thereof, both said tube and said nozzle communicating with the interior or" said chamber and said nozzle i and said tube extending past each other within the chamber to dispose their inner ends at opposite sides 01"" the Chamber, and said nozzle being disposed above the inner end of said tube, an extension delining the lower end oi said chamber, spaced baiie plates extending across said extension and having offset holes therethrough, a tube extending through both plates and beyond the lower plate, a closed receptacle secured to said extension, and Y means for supplyingsteam to said inlet tube.

ln testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

EARL B. CLEMENGER. 

